Pediatrics

14 percent of toddlers may be drinking coffee

(HealthDay)—Although they may just be learning how to say the word coffee, about one in seven 2-year-olds in Boston drinks the caffeinated beverage, a new study finds.

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Cutting through the 'bull' of high-energy, high-alcohol drinks

(Medical Xpress) -- Caffeinated-alcoholic beverages (CABs) were banned from the U.S. market in November 2010 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which noted serious health incidents at university campuses. However, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Coffee, caffeine not linked to psoriasis in U.S. women

(HealthDay) -- Coffee and caffeine are not associated with psoriasis incidence after adjustment for smoking, according to a research letter published in the March issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

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Caffeine and diabetes -- helpful or harmful?

A growing body of research suggests that caffeine disrupts glucose metabolism and may contribute to the development and poor control of type 2 diabetes, a major public health problem. A review article in the inaugural issue ...

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How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

Getting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital gastroenterologist provides tips for the whole ...

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As heat builds, take steps to protect yourself

(HealthDay) -- As the first major heat wave of the summer engulfs the continental United States, health experts are urging people to take special precautions when dealing with scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity. ...

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